Founder's Associate / Chief of Staff

Are you excited by the idea of learning everything on how to build a startup from A to Z and working directly alongside founders?

Do you thrive in uncertain environments where you will have a lot of responsibilities to test and try a lot?

Are you ready to be part of an exceptional team changing the way computational biology is done?

If your answers are mostly yes, keep on reading

About Tracer
Tracer is an advanced observability platform for high-performance computing (HPC) systems in regulated industries. We help scientists and engineers to run, maintain, and optimize supercomputing software solutions. Learn more about our mission here: https://www.tracer.cloud/about

🚀 About the Role

Your mission is to work hand-in-hand with the founders to solve the company’s most pressing challenges—no matter how big or small. You will cover all aspects of the business - ranging from market analysis to NDA contract creation to marketing event organisation to sales presentation.

This will be fast paced role with very high degree of responsibility and ownership. We are looking for a go-getter who can get stuff done, is hungry and ready to make an impact – everything else can be taught.

This role is based in London. As a fast-growing company and team, we value working together, in person. Please apply if you're in London or willing to relocate.

💼 Key Responsibilities:

Act as an extension of the founders, especially the COO, to facilitate decision-making and prioritise high-leverage opportunities

Own mission-critical projects from concept to execution to drive growth

Analyse and improve processes to enhance efficiency and scalability

Step in wherever needed to solve problems and address urgent challenges

Prepare sales materials, investor updates, board presentations, marketing content, internal and external events

Foster continuous learning and performance improvement across the team

🌟 What We Are Looking For:

2+ years experience in high-performing environment (startups, consulting, IB, VCs or similar)

Strong bonus points for early start up experience as founder and operators

Exceptional problem-solving skills

A ‘no task is too big or too small’ mindset where you will roll up your sleeve to get the job done

Comfortable with ambiguity and thrives in chaotic, evolving situations

Bonus: Understanding or experience in biotechnology, high-performance computing or other scientific industries

⚒️ Our Recruitment Process

Introductory Call (15-30 mins): Call with our hiring manager to discuss your background, motivations, and learn more about Tracer

Role Fit Interview (45 mins): Meet with your manager or a similar-level team member to review your working style, skills, and fit for the role

Take-home & Competency Deep Dive (1 hour): Complete a practical exercise (e.g., case study, presentation, or technical problem-solving) to explore the role's responsibilities and expectations

On-site meetup (Half Day): On-site interviews and team lunch at our headquarters to ask any questions and experience our office and culture firsthand

Offer: Final decision and offer